GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JULY | AUGUST 2018 69 Burgers GrubBurgerBar While this is definitely a darn good burger bar, a few surprises on the menu take it up several notches. For lighter fare, the Ahi Tuna Salad is tossed with a kicking-it wasabi-teriyaki vinaigrette. And you certainly wouldn’t expect Crawfish Pistolettes at a burger joint, now would you? Andthenthere’smade-from-scratchétouffée,wrappedinaFrenchbread roll and served with house made Mississippi Comeback Sauce. Veggie burgers are actually flavorful and a nice alternative to beef, as is the Jive TurkeyBurgerwithpesto,chipotleaioliandavocado.Optionalburgertop- pingsarefunandinventive,fromfriedeggstoghostchilisauce. 4925GreenvilleAve.,Ste.150|Dallas (972)370-3636 8255PrestonRd.,Ste.300|Plano (972)535-5157 www.grubburgerbar.com Hopdoddy Hopdoddybelieves“happyburgers”startwith“happycows”–humanely raised and without any added chemicals or hormones. In fact, just about everything at Hopdoddy is“happy:”local and organic vegetables, hand- cutfries,madefromscratchbuns(includinggluten-freeoptions)andcraft beers.There’snotableservice,perse,butstaffhelpsyoufindaseatandis morethan“happy”tobringyourefillsoranythingelseyouneed.Waitsat thePrestonCenterlocationcanbelongatlunchbutworthit. 6030LutherLn.,Ste.100|Dallas (214)363-2337 3227McKinneyAve.,Ste.102|Dallas (214)871-2337 5100BeltLineRd.,Ste.502|Addison (972)387-2337 www.hopdoddy.com Kenny’sBurgerJoint Whether you’re in the mood for a really great, classic burger like Zed’s Straight Up or something a little different like Mushroom Brie or Black & Blue (with Cajun spices and bleu cheese), Kenny’s doesn’t disappoint. Loaded Cheese Fries are the bomb here, and if you’re really feeling indul- gent,don’tforgetthethickcutonionrings—they’reepic. 1377LegacyDr.,Ste.120|Frisco (214)618-8001 5809PrestonRd., Ste.588|Plano (972)378-0999 www.kennysburgerjoint.com VillageBurgerBar Remember Monk’s on Seinfeld, the café where the group gathered reg- ularly to nosh and chat? That’s how it is at Village Burger Bar in Watters Creek. Yes, the food is stellar (Cheffed-Up Gourmet Burgers, Truffle Fries andDecadentShakes),butit’salsoaplacewherefamilycomesfirst.Many customers pop in several times a week to watch games and let the kids runaround.ItsAllDay/EveryDayhappyhourisalsoadraw. 957GardenParkDr.|Allen (469)854-6616 www.villageburgerbar.com Cafes,Diners,&CoffeeHouses BreadWinnersCaféandBakery Is your family having a tough time deciding what’s for dinner (or break- fast or brunch)? Bring‘em on over to Breadwinners. Southern Lump Crab Cakes with spicy remoulade? No problem. Free-Range Roasted Chicken with fresh herbs, seasonal vegetable orzo, and peppadew vinaigrette? Yep. Big, juicy Green Chile Jalapeño Bacon Burger? Of course! How about something more obscure, like Smoked Gouda Fondue with basil, or Pork Belly Sliders? Breadwinners has those, too. Don’t worry, if you’ve got a hankeringforbig,heartybreakfastitems,suchasBeemanRanchAkaushi StripSteak&EggsoroneofseveralEggsBenedictvarieties,youwon’tbe disappointed. Stop by the mouth-watering bakery on your way out for a littlesomethingtoenjoylater,allbyyourself. MultiplelocationsthroughoutDFW www.breadwinnerscafe.com CaféIntermezzoNewListing Ifyou’vebeenluckyenoughtotravel throughout Europe and find yourself longing for the distinctive ambience of a Viennese coffeehouse, you’re in luck with Café Intermezzo.The word “intermezzo” means intermission, and in true form, this place provides a much-needed break in your daily routine.Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty breakfast served all day (how about a rich Crab and Sherry Crepe?), classic Croque Monsieur with ham, Swiss, Mornay sauce and mustard, or a charcuterie platter, you’ll savor every bite. If your sweet tooth is talking to you, you’ll find over 48 varietiesofhomemadedessertsdaily. TheShopsatLegacy 7401LoneStarDr.|Plano (404)835-3410 www.cafeintermezzo.com CityCafé NewListing This neighborhood gem is a great place to impress out-of-towners in a fancy-but-not-too-fancy way. A classic interior and quiet ambience are the perfect backdrops to ex- pertly prepared food, starting with the Signature Fresh Tomato Soup, movingrightalongtotheCrabLouis Salad with stacked avocado—sim- ply to die for. If you’re a liver lover (lol), you’ll flip for the Crisp Chicken LiverSaladwithbabyspinach,cornandwarmbaconvinaigrette.Seafood entrees are exceptionally fresh, and there’s a generous selection of wines bytheglass,too. 5757W.LoversLn.|Dallas (214)351-2233 www.thecitycafedallas.com Cindi’sNYDeli If you’re looking for authentic NewYork deli food, go to Cindi’s. Now. Oh, and it just happens to be owned by a lovelyVietnamese woman named AnhVo. House made bagels and breads, Reubens, patty melts, generous omeletsandmatzoballsouparejustafewofthethingsthatkeeptrans- planted New Yorkers and original Dallasites alike flocking to Cindi’s— morning, noon and night.The menu’s huge, so suffice it to say, if you’ve got a taste for something, Cindi’s probably has it—and it’s all good. Breakfastservedalldayandcateringavailable.Withlocationsthroughout theMetroplex,there’ssuretobeaCindi’snearyou. MultiplelocationsthroughoutDFW www.cindisnydeli.com CoffeeHouseCafé Thisistheperfectsettingfor“coffeetalks”withfriends,weeknightdinner with the family, date night or just about anything else. Coffee is Europe- an style, handcrafted, shade grown, mostly organic and all that—but there’s so much more.You’ll also see French press drinks, cold brews and pour overs, as well as delicious “adult” coffees, featuring tasty add-ins like Bailey’s, Frangelico and vanilla vodka.Why not stop in after a movie, whenyou’renotquitereadytocallitanight?Or,maybeyou’reinahurry? No problem; this place even has a drive-thru, offering both beverages and breakfast/lunch items. And pooches are always welcomed on the patio—aslongastheydon’tdrinktoomanyespressos. 6150FrankfordRd.|Dallas (972)232-2333 www.coffeehousecafe.com CrossroadsDiner Crossroads relocated to the northeast corner of Preston and Campbell, making this former Walnut Hill favorite even more convenient for North Dallasites.Yes,thefamousstickybunsareooey,gooey,andover-the-top, studded with chopped pecans, caramel, and cinnamon—but this is a diner after all. You can’t go wrong with the made-from-scratch, blue- berry pancakes and hearty frittatas, but you’ll also want to try lunchtime faresuchasMyMom'sEggSaladSandwichonwheattoastorthesublime Crispy Fried Chicken andWarm Brie sandwich. Crossroads welcomes kids and large parties, and, while this busy place doesn’t take reservations, simply download the Nowait app and you'll get a text when your table isready. 17194PrestonRd.,Ste.101|Dallas (214)346-3491 www.crossroads-diner.com DeliNews Sometimes,you’vejustgottahaveasandwich–areallybig,juicyoneon pillowy bread, piled high with deli meats, cheese and condiments. And Deli News, a true New York-style deli, restaurant and bakery has served the best for the past twenty-two years. They’ve got everything the ex- New Yorker is looking for: whitefish, chopped liver, pastrami and more. But they do dinner, too. Dine in or take out (they also cater) from their hot food menu including beef stroganoff, boiled chicken in the pot with matzo balls, stuffed cabbage rolls and braised short ribs. What are you waitingfor? 17062PrestonRd.|Dallas (972)733-3354 www.delinewsdallas.com DreamCafé Thisfavoritebreakfast-lunch-dinner-brunchspot,equallypopularamong young, energetic families and sleepy singles sporting disheveled hair, offers something for everyone: vegetarian entrees so hearty you’ll never missthemeat;gluten-freedishes;breakfastitemsfordinner(Chickenand Waffleswithbacongravy?);andplentymore.Justlookingforanosh?Try the Blue Cheese Chips loaded with apple-smoked bacon and scallions or the Thai Crab Fritters with lemongrass, lime leaf, buttermilk, and chile. Withfriendlyserviceandcocktailofferings,thedreamisverymuchalive. MultiplelocationsthroughoutDFW www.thedreamcafe.com GlobalPeaceFactory Ifyouthinkthenameofthisplacereferstoahippie-dippiealternativeto “that other factory”(you know, the one with cheesecake), think again. “Factory” is just for fun, because Global Peace is anything but. A fairly small space with highly customizable drinks, interesting ingredients and super-friendly wait staff are what bring folks back here time and again. Wesaidinterestingcoffeeingredients,andwemeantit:lavenderorcoco- nutsyrup.Honey.BrownSugar.Therearealsoplentyofmilkalternatives. ButwhatmakesGlobalPeaceastandoutforusisthatitdonatesaportion of its proceeds to peacework charities. Pretty cool for a place that serves reallyhotbeverages. 1377LegacyDr.|Frisco (214)705-2664 www.globalpeacefactory.com Nerdvana We’re not sure what makes us nerdier: our love of Nerdvana’s borrow- or-buy board games library or the fact that we get super excited about a hot beverage served in actual coffee mugs. Never mind. Nerdvana gets abigthumbsup.Muchoftheseatinginthiswide-openspaceiscommu- nity-style—perfect for socializing and playing games—with plentiful outletsforallyourelectronicdevices.Teasandfreshjuicesroundoutyour beverageselection,andtheTexasToastsaredefinitelyworthatasting.We swoonedovertheDivineApplePecanversion. 5757MainSt.|Frisco (214)618-8130 www.nerdvanafrisco.com PearlCup When Carlene Saelg and Rita Davis moved to Dallas from Austin in early 2007, they began looking for a“real”coffee shop—the kind that served strong,mostlyespresso-baseddrinksthatweren’tbitter,providedacom- munity atmosphere and welcomed those who wanted to open up a lap- top or book and hang out for a while.When they couldn’t find one, they boldly opened Pearl Cup. Using only the best, local Texas roasters, Pearl Cupistheperfectvenuefortruecoffeesnobs—andwemeanthatinthe most complimentary way. Of course, you must try their creamy, dreamy signaturedrink:ThePearlLatte™. 2701CusterPkwy.|Richardson (214)468-8182 www.pearlcupcoffee.com WhiteRockCoffee Whether you’re searching for a cool, caffeinated hangout after burning some calories at White Rock Lake or a quick walk-up/ drive-thru with plenty of spe- cialty drink options, like Iced Car- amel Mocha and Mango Peach Green Iced Tea, White Rock aims to please. The main location on Northwest Highway offers plenty of seating (there’s also a small balco- ny upstairs if the downstairs is full), freeWi-Fi, fresh muffins, bagels and pastriesandifyouhitthemattherighttime,freelivemusic,too.It’salsoa